This year — 2017 — is in many ways a critical time for Jewish people and the nation of Israel.
Shavuot (shah-voo-ote) is one of the seven biblically mandated feasts of Israel.
Chira had no idea her love for the Jewish people would land her smack in the middle of the Six-Day War in Jerusalem. As a new Believer, she had discovered God’s covenant love for the Jewish people, and they quickly secured a treasured place in her heart as well.
There’s encouraging news out of the Middle East this week. As a friend of Jewish Voice Ministries, you’ll want to know what’s going on, I’m sure.
Shalom. As you likely know, the word shalom means “peace.” Did you know that the word also means “completeness” or “prosperity”. That’s why it is a wonderful greeting. Although we haven’t met, I wish you shalom, and would like to introduce myself and the ministry I serve.
The persecution of Jewish people is still widespread. In fact, since 2000, anti-Semitism has been getting progressively worse worldwide. A 2012 report by the U.S. State Department confirmed the dramatic global increase in anti-Semitism. It found that Holocaust denial and opposition to Israel were often used to promote blatant anti-Semitism.
The weight of issues facing our nation really warrants daily prayer, and yet there has been one day in particular set aside in the United States as truly being a day to pray for our Nation itself.
